• Digital Content Manager

    Nexstar Media Group (Colchester, VT)


    WFFF-TV and WVNY-TV, the FOX and ABC affiliates covering Vermont, Northern New York, and Southern New Hampshire, are looking for a full-time Digital Content Manager.

     

    We need someone with a keen sense of news judgment and a good grasp on what gets conversations going with our viewers. The primary roles will be generating content for on-line publication and engaging with viewers via social media. It will also include overseeing the digital team. The right person will be creative, motivated, hard-working, forward-thinking, aggressive and a team player.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Acts as the key editorial leader for news content on digital platforms.

    + Manages digital, mobile, and social properties while contributing to and executing a strategy for growth.

    + Writes stories and posts videos for websites, apps, social media, and other digital platforms.

    + Works with producers to ensure digital content is integrated into newscasts.

    + Acts as a liaison between the digital team and other areas of the stations, including news, promotions, and sales.

    + Oversees the digital contributions from other staff members and provides guidance to help improve their work.

    + Builds special sections for websites and apps using content management systems.

    + Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites, as well as by email and phone.

    + Maintains accuracy and integrity in news products delivered.

    + Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.

    + Help develop and execute content for our Roku app channel

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred.

    + Minimum two years’ experience in a digital role in a television newsroom preferred.

    + Knowledge of content management systems, HTML, CSS, and Adobe Analytics preferred.

    + Impeccable grammar and spelling, and ability to write interesting, understandable copy.

    + Fluency in English; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

    + Ability to multi-task, deal with extreme deadline pressure, and react/coordinate coverage under live breaking news situations is crucial.

    + Ability to work extended hours, as needed.

    Benefits:

    + Pay: $18 - $20 per hour, depending on experience

    + Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.